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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.00, 971.93 and 483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.00, 971.93 and 483.27 is: 667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.00 : 971.93 = 483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.00/971.93 = 483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.00x = 971.93 × 483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.00x = 469,702.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,702.19/704.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.20

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